Sri Murthy Kondaiah v. Malakpet , Hyderabad

Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.C.V.BHASKAR REDDY Counsel for the Respondents: SPL GP FOR TAXES WRIT PETITION NO : 12300 of 2001 Between: M/s. South Matrix Institute of Information Tech. Pvt. Ltd. Rep. by Managing Director A. Ravi Kumar, 6-3-788/A/10, Durganagar Colony, Ameerpet, Hyderabad. ..... PETITIONER AND 1 The State of A.P. Rep. by its Secretary Transport Department (R&B), Secretariat, Hyderabad 2 The Secretary Regional Transport Authority, Central Zone, Khairatabad, Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a Writ, Order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Mandamus declaring the imposition of life tax as stipulated the 3rd schedule as per the Act 11 of 1992 further amended as Act 23 of 1995 and imposing compulsory payment of life tax in respect of 4 wheelers including the petitioner of A.P. Legislature as ultravires, arbitrary unconstitutional and voialtive of Art.

14, 19, (1) (g) of Constitution of India and beyond the competence of the A.P.State Legislature and in consistency with the scheme of Sec.3, 4 and Sec. 6 of A.P.Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1963 and grant such other necessary relief and pass in the interest of justice. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.V.SURENDER REDDY Counsel for the Respondents: SPL GP FOR TAXES WRIT PETITION NO : 12560 of 2001 Between: M/s.G.V.K. Hotels & Resorts Limited, (Unit Taj Krishna), a Company incorporated under the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, having its registered Office at Kohinoor, Road No. 1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, rep. by GPA Holder, Mr. Veer Vijay Singh. AND ..... PETITIONER 1 State of Andhra Pradesh rep. by its Secretary, Transport (R & B) Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Assistant Secretary, R.T.A., Hyderabad. 3 The Additional Registering Authority, R.T.A., Hyderabad (C2) .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ order or direction more particularly in nature of the Writ of mandamus declaring the action of the respondents in imposing of Life Tax at 7% as per G.O.Ms.No.75, T.R. & B (Tr.II) dated 25-4-1995 stipulated in third schedule, in respect of new four wheelers including new cars of the Petitioner Hotel to be registered in the State of Andhra Pradesh and demanding life time tax on assessable value plus the value for the purpose of customs tariff by letter dated 12- 5-2001 issued by the Respondent 2 and 3 as illegal, arbitrary, without any sanction of law, ultra virus, unconstitutional and violative of Article 14 and 19(1) (b) of the competence of the State Legislature and opposed to the scheme of APMVT Act, 1963 and to grant such other order or orders which are deemed fit an proper in the circumstances of the case.

Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.G.ANANDAM Counsel for the Respondents: SPL GP FOR TAXES WRIT PETITION NO : 12942 of 2001 Between: Jeet Motors rep. by Indrajeet Singh, S/o. Singh R/o.15-1-463, Feelkhana, Hyderabad. AND ..... PETITIONER 1 Government of Andhra Pradesh rep. by its Secretary, Transport R&B Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Central zone, Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ order or direction more particularly one in the nature of writ of mandamus declaring the imposing the life tax on the cost of the vehicle as amended by Act 11/92 and further amended by the Act 23/95 Increasing 7% of the cost of the vehicle in respect of the New Motor vehicle including the petitioner New car to be registered in the state of A.P. as ultravires, unconstitutional and violative of Article 19(i) (g) of the constitution of India and the same is beyond the legislative competence of the state legislature and opposed to the scheme I of APMVT Act 1963 and pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the interest of justice.

Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.CH.RAVINDER Counsel for the Respondents: SPL GP FOR TAXES WRIT PETITION NO : 12995 of 2001 Between: 1 Sri A. Ramachandra Rao s/o. Venkatramaiah R/o Vijayawada. 2 M/s. Padma Engineers, rep. by Sri S.V. Subramanyam R/o Vijayawada. 3 Suresh Kumar Agarwal S/o Late Sivadhan Das Agarwal R/o. Visakhapatnam. 4 Sudhir S/o P.I. Mahi, R/o Vikrampuri, Secunderabad. AND ..... PETITIONER(S) 1 The Government of Andhra Pradesh rep. by its Secretary, Transport (R&B) Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Deputy Transport Commissioner and the Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Vijayawada. 3 The Deputy Transport Commissioner and the Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Visakhapatnam. 4 The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a Writ, Order or Direction, more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the respondents in imposing the Life Tax on the new four wheeler vehicles including the petitioners vehicles to be registered in the State of A.P., as amended by Act 11 of 1992 further amended by Act 23 of 1995 increasing to 7% in respect of new motor vehicles as illegal, ultravires, unconstitutional, without jurisdiction and violative of Articles 14 and 19(1) (g) of the Constitution of India and beyond the legislative competence and to grant such other relief or reliefs as this Hon'ble Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the case.

Counsel for the Petitioner:SMT.M.VINOBHA DEVI Counsel for the Respondents: SPL GP FOR TAXES WRIT PETITION NO : 13005 of 2001 Between: M. Bhaskar Reddy S/o. late Bajanna R/o. Flat No. 102, Sunrise Apartments, Road No.3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. ..... PETITIONER AND 1 The State of Andhra Pradesh rep. by its Secretary, Transport (R&B) Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Regional Transport Authority, Kairatabad, Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue an appropriate writ more in the nature of mandamus, declaring the imposing of life tax on the cost of the vehicle as amended by Act 11 of 1992 and further amended by Act 23 of 1995, increasing to 7% on the cost of the vehicle in respect of a new Motor Vehicles including the petitioner new Maruti Car to be registered in the State of Andhra Pradesh as ultravires, unconstitutional and violative of Articles 14 and 19(1) (b) of Constitution of India and beyond legislative competence of the State Legislature and opposed to the scheme of A.P.M.V.T.Act, 1963 and to grant any other relief as the Hon'ble Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the case.

Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.P.LAKSHMA REDDY Counsel for the Respondents: SPL GP FOR TAXES WRIT PETITION NO : 13035 of 2001 Between: P. Venkata Krishna Prasad S/o Venkateswara Rao R/o D.No. 59-8-1/A, K. Venkaiah Street, Gayatrinagar, Vijayawada, Krishna District AND ..... PETITIONER 1 Government of Andhra Pradesh rep. By its Secretary, Transport R&B Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Vijayawada. Krishna District .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue any appropriate writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of writ of mandamus declaring the imposing of life tax at 7% as per the amended Act 11 of 1992 as amended by Act 23 of 1995 stipulated in third schedule in respect of new four wheelers including the petitioner's new vehicle to be registered in the State of A.P., as ultravires, unconstitutional and violative of Art.

14 and 19(1) (g) of the Constitution of India and beyond the legislature competencies of the state Legislature and opposed to the scheme of APMVT Act, 1963, and to pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.B.CHANDRA SHEKHAR Counsel for the Respondents: SPL GP FOR TAXES WRIT PETITION NO : 13246 of 2001 Between: Mr. Thameem Basha S/o Khader Basha R/o. 305, Shruti Nilaya Apts., Yellareddyguda, Srinagar colony, Hyderabad. AND ..... PETITIONER 1 The Government of Andhra Pradesh Rep. by Secretary, Transport R/o. (R&B) Department Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Hyderabad. Central, Hyderabad. CT amended as per the Court order dt. 18/7/2001 in WPMP 17702/2001 .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ order or writ declaring the imposing the life tax to the cost of the vehicle as amended by Act 11 of 1992 and further amended by Act 11 of 192 amended by Act 23 of 1995 increasing to 7% on the cost of the vehicle in respect of a new motor vehicle including the petitioners new car to be registered in the vehicle stat of A.P. as ultravires unconstitutional and violative of Art.

19(1) (b) of the constitution of India and beyond legislative competence of the state legislature competence of the state legislature and opposed to the scheme of the APMVT Act 1963 and to grant such other relief. as the Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.CHAYANAM RAVINDRANATH Counsel for the Respondents: SPL GP FOR TAXES WRIT PETITION NO : 13570 of 2001 Between: Mohd. Fasiullah Khan S/o Qudarathulla Khan R/o Jankapet Post, Yeddapally Mandal, Nizamabad District. AND ..... PETITIONER 1 State of Andhra Pradesh rep. by Secretary to Government Transport (R&B) Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 Deputy Transport Commissioner & Secretary Regional Transport Authority Nizamabad. .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ order or direction declaring the provisions of the second proviso to section sub clause (aa) and (bb) of sub- section l of Section 4 and the proviso 1987 dated 16-2-1987 and amendment Act 23/95 dated 24-4-1995 G.O.Ms.No.

75 dated 25-4-1995 imposing compulsory payment of life tax in respect of four wheelers including the petitioner’s new motor car to be registered in the state of Andhra pradesh as ultravires Unconstitutional and violative of Article 14 and 19(1) (G) of the Constitution of India and beyond the competence of the State Legislature and inconsistency with the scheme of section 3, 4 and section 6 of the A.P.M.V.T. Act 1963 and to grant such other necessary relies as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in circumstances of the cause. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.RAJANIKANTH JWALA Counsel for the Respondents: SPL GP FOR TAXES WRIT PETITION NO : 13616 of 2001 Between: M/s. Odeon Theatre, a partnership firm rep. by its partner Mrs. Farzana Khatoon w/o S.A. Khan, at 1-8-557, Charminar X roads, Chikkadpally, Hyderabad. AND ..... PETITIONER 1 State of Andhra Pradesh rep. by its Secretary, Transport (R&B) Department Secretariat, Hyderabad.

2 Registering Authority/ Assistant Commissioner of Transport Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ, order or direction more in the nature of writ of mandamus declaring the action of the respondents imposing of life tax at 7% as per GO.Ms.No.75, T.R.&B (Tr.II) dt. 25.04.95 stipulated in Third Schedule, in respect of new four wheelers including the petitioner new car to be registered in the state of AP as ultravirus, unconstitutional and violative of Article 14 and 19(1) (b) of Constitution of India and beyond the legislature competence of the state legislature and opposed to the scheme of APMVT Act, 1963 and pass such further or other orders as this Hon'ble Court deems just and proper. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.J.PRABHAKAR Counsel for the Respondents: SPL GP FOR TAXES WRIT PETITION NO : 13915 of 2001 Between: B. Jaya Rama Rao S/o.

Ramakrishnarao R/o. 313, Ganapathi Apts., Navodaya Colony, Yellareddyguda, Ameerpet, Hyderabad. AND ..... PETITIONER 1 The State of Andhra Pradesh rep. by its Secretary, 1. R&B Department Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Registering Authority, Assistant Commissioner of Transport, Khairatabad, Hyderabad. Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ order or direction more in the nature of MANDAMUS declaring the .....RESPONDENT(S) imposing of life tax to 7% as amended by Act 11/1992 and further amended by Act 23/1995 in respect of new four wheelers including the car of the petitioner to be registered in the State of A.P. as ultravires, unconstitutional and violative of Articles 14 and 19(1) (g) of the Constitution and beyond the Legislative competency of State Legislature and opposed to the scheme of A.P.Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1963 and pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit.

Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.M.RAMGOPAL RAO Counsel for the Respondents: SPL GP FOR TAXES WRIT PETITION NO : 13940 of 2001 Between: T. Ravi S/o. Satyanarayana 1-1-750/3, Gandhi Nagar, Hyderabad- 500 380. AND ..... PETITIONER 1 State of Andhra Pradesh rep. by its Secretary, Transport, (R&B), Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Central Zone, Khairatabad. .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly, one in the nature of writ of mandamus declaring the imposition of life Tax as amended as Act 23 of 1995 and imposing compulsory payment of life tax in respect of 4 wheelers including the petitioner new vehicles to be registered to the State of AP as ultravires, arbitrary unconstitutional of India and beyond the competence of the AP as ultravires, arbitrary unconstitutional of India and beyond the competence of the AP State Legislature and inconsistency with the scheme of Sec.

3, 4 and Sec. 6 of the AP Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1963 to pass such other further and in the interest of justice. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.T.S.NARAYANA Counsel for the Respondents: SPL GP FOR TAXES WRIT PETITION NO : 14633 of 2001 Between: M/s. Srerama Traders, Rep. by its Proprietor-T.Ramachandra Murthy, S/o. T.Suryanarayana, Plot. No.142, Kamalanagar, Vanasthalipuram, Hyderabad. AND ..... PETITIONER 1 The State of A.P., Rep. Secretary. Transport Dept., (R&B), Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Ranga Reddy District. .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the imposition of life Tax as stipulated in the 3rd schedule as per the Act.11 of 1992 further amended as Act.

23/1995 and imposing compulsory payment of Life Tax in respect of four Wheelers including the petitioner new vehicle Maruti Car STD., with Chassis No. SB308-IN-1556754 & Engine No.F88-IN- 2165983 to be registered in the State of A.P.` as ultravires, arbitrary, unconstitutional and beyond the competence of the A.P.State Legislature and inconsistency with the scheme of Sec.3,4 and Sec.6 of the A.P.Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1963 and grant such other necessary relief and pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the interest of justice. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.GOLLAPALLI SANKER PRASAD Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 14869 of 2001 Between: Veldanda Hanmanth Rao, S/o.V.Laxma Rao, H.No.1-9-287, Vidyanagar, Hyderabad-44. AND 1 The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary, Transport (R&B) Department, Secretariat, ..... PETITIONER Hyderabad.

2 The Regional Transport Officer/Registration Authority, Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a Writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Mandamus declaring the imposition of the Life Tax on the basis of the cost of the vehicles as amended by Act 11 of 1992 and further amended by Act 23 of 1996 as stipulated in the III Schedule as per the G.O.Ms.No.75 Transport dt:25.4.1995 and imposing compulsory payment of Life Tax in respect of 4 wheelers in the State of Andhra Pradesh as ultravires, arbitrary, unconstitutional and violation of Article 14 and 19(1) (g) of the Constitution of India and beyond the competence of the A.P.State Legislature and inconsistency with the scheme of Sec.4 and Sec.6 of the A.P.M. V. Taxation ACT.1963 and grant such other necessary relief and pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the interest of justice.

Counsel for the Petitioner:MR P. NAGENDRA REDDY Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 14918 of 2001 Between: V.Kavitha, D/o. V.Raja Naidu. R/o. Flat No. 403, Elite Court Apartments, Dharam Karan Road, Ammerpet, Hyderabad. AND ..... PETITIONER 1 State of A.P., Rep. Secretary. Transport (R&B) Dept., Hyderabad. 2 Regional Transport Authority, Registering Authority, Central Zone, Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ or order declaring the imposing of life tax at 7% as per G.o.Ms.No.75 T.R&B (Tr.II) dated 25/04/1995 stipulated in 3rd schedule, in respect of new four wheelers including the petitioner New Car to be registered in the state of A.P. as ultravires, unconstitutional of India and beyond the legislative competence of the State Legislature and opposed to the Scheme of APMVT.Act 1963 and to grant such other relief as the Hon'ble Court mat deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case.

Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.K.RATHANGA PANI REDDY Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 15169 of 2001 Between: Y.M.H.M.Bagawanth Reddy, S/o. Y.M.Reddy. H.No.15-113, Vidyanagar, Nagar Kurnool, Mahaboobnagar District. AND ..... PETITIONER 1 The State of Andhra Pradesh. Rep.by its Secretary, Transport (R&B) Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Mahaboobnagar District. .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the imposition of life tax as stipulated the 3rd schedule as per the Act 11/1992 further amended as Act 23/1995 and imposing compulsory payment of life tax in respect of 4 wheelers including the petitioner new Vehicles to be registered to the State of A.P. Legislature as ultravirus, arbitrary unconstitutional and violative of Articles 14, 19(1)(g) of Constitution of India and beyond the competence of the A.P.State Legislature and in consistency with the scheme of Sec.

3, 4 and Sec. 6 of the A.P.Motor Vehicle Taxation Act, 1963 and grant such other necessary relief and pass in the interest of justice. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.V.SURENDER REDDY Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 15182 of 2001 Between: M/s. Vinay Electronics, Rep. by its Partner-Radheshyam Agarwal. 4-1-825/11-12, Laxmi Estate, G.N.Road, Hyderabad. ..... PETITIONER AND 1 Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. Rep. by its Secretary Transport (R&B) Department Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Joint Transport Commissioner & Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Khairtabad, Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the imposing of life tax at 7% as per G.O.Ms.No.75, T.R. & B (Tr.II) dated 25/04/1995 stipulated in IIIrd Schedule in respect of new four wheelers including the New Maruthi M 800 Car with Petrol Vehicle bearing Chassis No.

SB308-IN 2351074 and Engine No. F8B-IN 3364204 of the petitioner to be registered in the State of A.P. as Constitution of India and beyond the legislature competence of the State Legislature and opposed to the scheme of APMVT Act, 1963 and to pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.V.MANOHAR RAO Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 15190 of 2001 Between: Y.Sita Rama Babu, S/o. Y.Venkata Ramaiah. 5-149, Chandanagar, Ranga Reddy District. AND 1 Govt. of A.P., Rep. Principal Secretary, Transport (R&B) Dept., Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Ranga Reddy. ..... PETITIONER .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue any appropriate writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the imposing of life Tax at 7% as per the amended Act 11/1992 as amended by Act 23/1995 stipulated in 3rd schedule in respect of new four wheelers including the petitioner's new vehicle to be registered in the State of A.P., as ultravires, unconstitutional and violative of Art.14 and 19 (1) (g) of the Constitution of India and beyond the legislature competence of the State Legislature and opposed to the scheme of APMVT. Act 1963 and to pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstance of the case.

Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.B.CHANDRA SHEKHAR Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 15195 of 2001 Between: K. MANOHAR REDDY, S/o. Late Gopal Reddy, R/o. Mumbai. AND 1 Govt. of A.P. Rep. by its Secretary Transport (R & B), Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Registering Authority / Joint Commissioner Road Transport Authority (RTA), Central Zone, Khairatabad, Hyderabad. ..... PETITIONER .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ or order more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the imposing of life tax on the cost of the Vehicle amended by Act II of 1992 and further amended by Act 23 of 1995 , increasing to 7% on the cost of the Vehicle in respect of a new Motor Vehicle including the petitioner new car to be registered in the State o A.P. as ultravires, and unconstitutional and violative of Art.

14, and 19 (i) (g) of the Constitution of India and beyond legislative Competence of the State Legislature and opposed to the Scheme of APMVT Act 1963 and to grant any other relief as the Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.K.K.MAHENDER REDDY&PERI PRABHAKAR Counsel for the Respondents: SPL GP FOR TAXES WRIT PETITION NO : 15359 of 2001 Between: Dr. G.F.Prabhakar, S/o. Narayana. R/o. 2-1-305, Flat No.203, Venkataramana Apartments, Nallakunta, Hyderabad. AND ..... PETITIONER 1 The Government of A.P., Rep. Secretary. Transport (R&B) Department, Hyderabad. 2 The Registering Authority, Assistant Transport Commissioner, Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a Writ or Order declaring the imposing of Life Tax on the cost of the vehicles as amended by Act II of 1992 and further amended by Act 23/1995 increasing to 7% on the cost of the Vehicles, in respect of a new motor Vehicle including the the State of A.P. as ultravires, petitioner's new car unconstitutional and violative of Art.

14 and 19(1) (b) of the Constitution of India and beyond legislative competence of the State Legislative Competence of the State Legislature and opposed to the scheme of A.P.M.V.T.Act. 1963 and to grant any other relief as the Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper. to be registered Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.SRINIVASA RAO VEERAMACHANENI Counsel for the Respondents: SPL GP FOR TAXES WRIT PETITION NO : 15362 of 2001 Between: Smt. Bonthu Indrani, W/o. Srinivasa Reddy. R/o. Green Fields, Aravindnagar Colony, Kunchanapalli, Tadepalli Mandal, Guntur District. AND 1 The Government of A.P., Rep. Secretary, Transport (R&B) Department, Hyderabad. 2 The Secretary Regional Transport Authority, Vijayawada, Krishna District. ..... PETITIONER .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue an appropriate Writ, Order or Direction preferably one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the respondents in imposing the Life Tax on the new Motor Cars on the basis of the cost of the Vehicles amended by Act 11/1992 and further amended by Act 23/1995, increasing to 7% including the petitioners car to be registered in the State of A.P. as illegal, arbitrary, unconstitutional, ultravires, one without jurisdiction and violative of Articles 14 and 19 (1) (g) of the constitution of India and beyond Legislative competence and pass such other or further orders, as are deem fit and proper in the interest of justice.

Counsel for the Petitioner:SMT.M.VINOBHA DEVI Counsel for the Respondents: SPL GP FOR TAXES WRIT PETITION NO : 15410 of 2001 Between: Sri. Chandrakanth Vyas, S/o. Kali Das. 21-3-543, Chelapura, Charminar, Hyderabad. AND 1 The Government of A.P., Rep. Secretary. Transport (R&B) Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Registering Authority, (South Zone), Hyderabad. ..... PETITIONER .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a Writ Order or Direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus directing the imposing of life tax on the cost of the vehicle as amended by Act II of 1992 and further amended by Act 23/1995, increasing to 7% on the cost of the vehicle, in respect of a new motor vehicle including the petitioner's new car to be registered in the State of A.P. as ultravires, unconstitutional and violative of Art.

14 and 19(1)(b) of Constitution of India and beyond legislative competence of the State Legislature and opposed to the scheme of APMVT. Act 1963 and to pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.P.VISHNUVARDHAN REDDY Counsel for the Respondents: SPL GP FOR TAXES WRIT PETITION NO : 15432 of 2001 Between: Thota Satyanarayana, S/o. T.Narayana, 8-5-235, Raghvendra Nagar, Karimnagar District. AND ..... PETITIONER 1 The Government of A.P., Rep. Secretary, Transport (R&B) Department, Hyderabad. 2 The Registration Authority, Assistant Transport Commissioner, Karimnagar District. .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate Writ or direction declaring the imposing of life tax on the cost of the Vehicle as amended by Act 1/1992 and further amended by Act 23 of 1995 increasing to 7% on the cost of the Vehicle, in respect of new motor vehicle including the petitioners new car to be registered in the state of A.P. as ultravirus, unconstitutional and violative of article 14 and 19(1)(b) of the Constitution of India and beyond legislative competence of the State Legislature and opposed to the scheme of APMVT.Act 1963 and pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case.

Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.P.PRAVEEN KUMAR Counsel for the Respondents: SPL GP FOR TAXES WRIT PETITION NO : 15508 of 2001 Between: L. Satyanarayan Reddy S/o L. Venkat Reddy H.No.13-26/1, Alkapuri, Saroornagar, Ranga Reddy District. AND ..... PETITIONER 1 The Government of A.P., rep. by Secretary Transport Roads & Buildings Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Secretary-cum-Regional Transport Authority, R.R. District. Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the .....RESPONDENT(S) circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a Writ, Order or Direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, imposing of life tax on the cost of the vehicle as amended by Act II of 1992, and further amended by Act 23/1995, increasing to 7% on the cost of the vehicle in respect of the new motor vehicle including the petitioners new car to be registered in the State of A.P., as ultravires, unconstitutional and voilative of Art.

14 and 19(1) (b) of the Constitution of India and beyond the legislative competence of the State Legislature and opposed to the scheme of A.P.M.V.T. Act, 1963 and to pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.S.RAJESWARA REDDY Counsel for the Respondents: SPL GP FOR TAXES WRIT PETITION NO : 15512 of 2001 Between: M/s. Hirawat Tea Sales rep. by Bimal Kumar Hirawat, S/o Sree Kishore Hirawat, 15-1-503/A/13, Siddiambar Bazar, Hyderabad. ..... PETITIONER AND 1 The Government of A.P., rep. by Secretary, Transport Roads & Buildings Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Secretary-cum-regional Transport Authority Central Zone, Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a Writ, Order or Direction particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, the imposing of life tax on the cost of the vehicle as amended by Act II of 1992, and further amended by Act 23/1995, increasing to 7% on the cost of the vehicle in respect of the a new motor vehicle including the petitioners new car to be registered in the State of A.P., as ultravires, unconstitutional and voilative of Art.

14 and 19(1) (b) of the Constitution of India and beyond the legislative competence of the State Legislature and opposed to the scheme of A.P.M.V.T. Act, 1963 and to pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.S.RAJESWARA REDDY Counsel for the Respondents: SPL GP FOR TAXES WRIT PETITION NO : 15524 of 2001 Between: K. Srinivasa Rao S/o Sri Ramulu 18-4-781/2, Aliabad, Hyderabad. AND ..... PETITIONER 1 The Government of A.P., rep. by Secretary, Transport Roads & Buildings Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Secretary-cum-Regional Transport Authority Hyderabad East Zone, Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a Writ, Order or Direction the imposing of life tax on the cost of the vehicle as amended by Act II of 1992, and further amended by Act 23/1995, increasing to 7% on the cost of the vehicle in respect of the a new motor vehicle including the petitioner's new car the State of A.P., as ultravires, unconstitutional and voilative of Art.

14 and 19(1) (b) of the Constitution of India and beyond the legislative competence of the State Legislature and opposed to the scheme of A.P.M.V.T. Act, 1963 and to pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. to be registered Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.S.RAJESWARA REDDY Counsel for the Respondents: SPL GP FOR TAXES WRIT PETITION NO : 15529 of 2001 Between: P. Bharat Reddy S/o Ram Reddy, R/o H.No.11-13-128/1, P.No.33, Margakarshi Colony, Saroornagar, Ranga Reddy District. AND ..... PETITIONER 1 The Government of A.P., rep. by Secretary, Transport (R&B) Department, Hyderabad. 2 The Registering Authority O/o the Regional Transport Officer, R.R. District at Biramalguda, Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ or writs, order or direction declaring the imposition of life tax on the cost of the vehicle as amended by Act II of 1992, and further amended by Act 23/1995, increasing to 7% on the cost of the vehicle in respect of the a new motor vehicle including the petitioner's new Maruthi car to be registered in the State of A.P., as ultravires, unconstitutional and voilative of Art.

14 and 19(1) (b) of the Constitution of India and beyond legislative competence of the State Legislature and opposed to the scheme of A.P.M.V.T. Act, 1963 and pass such other order or orders, as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.VENKAT REDDY THIPPARTHI Counsel for the Respondents: SPL GP FOR TAXES WRIT PETITION NO : 15530 of 2001 Between: Mahesh Kumar Katiyar S/o Babu Ram Katiyar 3-2-285/3, 3rd Cross Road, Hastinapuri, Sainikpuri, Secunderabad AND 1 The Govt. of A.P. Rep. by Secretary Transport Roads, & Buildings Dept., Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Secretary-cum-Regional Transport Authority R.R.District. ..... PETITIONER .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ, order or direction the imposing of life tax on the cost of the vehicle as amended by Act II of 1992, and further amended by Act 23/1995, increasing to 7% on the cost of the vehicle in respect of the new motor vehicle including the petitioners new car the State of A.P., as ultravires, unconstitutional and voilative of Art.

14 and 19(1) (b) of the Constitution of India and beyond the legislative competence of the State Legislature and opposed to the scheme of A.P.M.V.T. Act, 1963 such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may be deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. to be registered Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.S.RAJESWARA REDDY Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 15534 of 2001 Between: Mohd. Farooq S/o Md. Ali 19-2-137/B/23/A, Indira Nagar, Tarbund, Hyderabad AND ..... PETITIONER 1 The Govt. A.P. Rep. by Secretary Transport Roads & Buildings Dept., Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Secretary-cum-Regional Transport Authority Hyderabad, South Zone, Hyderabad .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ or order or direction particularly one in the nature of writ of Mandamus the imposing of life tax on the cost of the vehicle as amended by Act II of 1992, and further amended by Act 23/1995, increasing to 7% on the cost of the vehicle in respect of the new motor vehicles including the petitioners new car to be registered in the State of A.P., as ultravires, unconstitutional and voilative of Art.

14 and 19(1) (b) of the Constitution of India and beyond the legislative competence of the State Legislature and opposed to the scheme of APMVT Act, 1963 and pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may be deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.S.RAJESWARA REDDY Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 15535 of 2001 Between: Mrs. S. Jaya Sree W/o S. Ashok Rao R/o H.No.1-10-132, New No.364, Street No.9, Ashoknagar, Hyderabad AND ..... PETITIONER 1 The Govt. of A.P. Rep. by Secretary Transport R&B Dept., Hyderabad 2 The Secretary, Road Transport Authority Hyderabad Central Zone, Hyderabad .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ or order more particularly one in the nature of writ of Mandamus declaring the imposing of life tax on the cost of the vehicle as amended by Act II of 1992, and further amended by Act 23/1995, increasing to 7% on the cost of the vehicle in respect of the new motor vehicles including the petitioners new car to be registered in the State of A.P., as ultravires, unconstitutional and voilative of Art.

14 and 19(1) (b) of the Constitution of India and beyond the legislative competence of the State Legislature and opposed to the scheme of APMVT Act, 1963 and to grant any other relief as the Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.KILARUKHADER BABA Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 15712 of 2001 Between: K.M. Balamallesh S/o Mallaiah R/o 1-7-578/4/4, Zamisthanpur, Musheerabad, Hyderabad AND 1 State of A.P. Rep. by Secretary Transport (R&B) Dept., Secretariat Buildings, Hyderabad. 2 The Secretary, R.T.A., Kairatabad, Hyderabad. ..... PETITIONER .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue an appropriate writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of writ of mandamus declaring the imposing of life tax at 7% as per G.O.Ms.No.75, TR R&B (Ts.II) Dept., dt: 25-4-95 stipulated in third schedule in respect of new four wheelers including the petitioners new vehicle to be registered in the State of A.P., as ultravires, unconstitutional and voilative of Art.

14 and 19(1) (g) of the Constitution of India and the same beyond the legislature competence of the State Legislature and opposed to the scheme of APMVT Act, 1963 and pass such other order or orders as are deemed fit and proper. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.VIJAYA KUMAR GORJE Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 15722 of 2001 Between: Smt. J. Sarada W/o J. Krishna R/o Plot No.29, Andhra Bank Colony, Malakpet, Hyderabad AND 1 The State of A.P. Rep. by Secretary Transport Dept. (R&B), Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Secretary R.T.A., East Zone, Hyderabad. ..... PETITIONER .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ, Order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the imposition of life tax as stipulated the 3rd schedule as per the Act 11 of 1992 further amended as Act 23 of 1995 and imposing compulsory payment of life tax in respect of 4 wheelers including the petitioner new vehicles to be registered to the State of A.P. Legislature as ultravires, arbitrary unconstitutional and voialtive of Art.

14, 19, (1) (g) of Constitution of India and beyond the competence of the A.P.State Legislature and in consistency with the scheme of Sec.3, 4 and Sec. 6 of A.P.Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1963 and grant such other necessary releif and pass in the interest of justice. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.V.SURENDER REDDY Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 15731 of 2001 Between: T. Ravi Kiran S/o T. Krishna 6-153/1, Maruti Nagar, Saidabad, Hyderabad ..... PETITIONER AND 1 The State of A.P. Rep. by Secretary Transport Dept. (R&B), Secretariat, Hyderabad 2 The Secretary R.T.A., Ranga Reddy District. .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ, Order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Mandamus declaring the imposition of life tax as stipulated the 3rd schedule as per the Act 11 of 1992 further amended as Act 23 of 1995 and imposing compulsory payment of life tax in respect of 4 wheelers including the petitioner new vehicles to be registered to the State of A.P. as ultravires, arbitrary unconstitutional and voialtive of Art.

14, 19, (1) (g) of Constitution of India and beyond the competence of the A.P.State Legislature and in consistency with the scheme of Sec.3, 4 and Sec. 6 of A.P.Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1963 and grant such other necessary relief as the Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the Circumstances of the case. Counsel for the Petitioner:MISS.N.RATNA DEVI Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 15746 of 2001 Between: Sri A. Venakat Ram Reddy, H.No. 8-3-833/208, Phase 11, Type-R, Kamalapuri Colony, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad - 073. ..... PETITIONER AND 1 The Government of A.P. Rep. by its Secretary, Transport Roads & Buildings Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Registering Authority (Central Zone) Somajiguda, Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, directing the imposing of life tax on the cost of the vehicle as amended by Act II of 1992 and further amended by Act 23 of 1995, increasing to 7% on the cost of the vehicle, in respect of a new motor vehicle including the petitioner's new car to be registered in the State of Andhra Pradesh as ultravires, unconstitutional and violative of Art.

14 and 19 (1) (b) of Constitution of India and beyond legislative competence of the state legislature and opposed to the scheme of A.P.M.V.T. Act, 1963 and to pass such other or orders as this Hon'ble Court may be deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.P.VISHNUVARDHAN REDDY Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 15770 of 2001 Between: P.R.N. Reddy, S/o Bal Reddy, R/o Plot No.42, H.No.3-353, Laxminagar, Kukatpalli, Rangareddy District. AND ..... PETITIONER 1 Government of A.P., Rep by Secretary Transport, Road & Building Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Registering Authority/Asst Commissioner of Transport R.R.District. .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ, order or direction more in nature of Mandamus declaring the imposing of life tax on the cost of the vehicle amended by Act, 11/92 and further amended by the Act, 23/95 increasing 7% on the cost of the Vehicle in respect of new Motor vehicle including the car of the petitioner to registered in the State of A.P. as ultravires, unconstitutional and violative of Articles 14 & 19(1)(g) of the Constitution and the same is beyond the Legislative competency of State Legislature and opposed to the scheme of A.P. Motor Vehicle Taxation Act, 1936 and pass such other and further orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit.

Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.D.BALA KISHAN RAO Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 15774 of 2001 Between: M/s Lotus Packaging, Rep. by Mr. Dhiraj Merani, s/o Suraj Mirani, D.No.555/1, Phave V. Extn. IDA, Jeedimetla, R.R.Dist. ..... PETITIONER AND 1 The Government of A.P., Rep by Secretary Transport R & B Dept., Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Secretary Road & Transport Authority R.R.District. .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ or order more particularly one in the nature of writ of Mandamus declaring the imposing of life Tax on the cost of the vehicle as amended by Act II of 1992 and further amended by Act 23 of 1995 increasing to 7% on the cost of the vehicle in respect of the new motor vehicle including the petitioner's new car to be registered in the State of A.P., as ultravirus unconstitutional and in violative of Art.

14 & 19 (i)(b) of the Constitutional of India and beyond legislative competence of the State Legislature and opposed to the scheme of APMVT Act, 1963 and to grant any other relief as the Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.KILARUKHADER BABA Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 15840 of 2001 Between: K. Ravindra Babu, S/o K. Ramanujam, R/o 403, shiv Kailash Apartments, Yellareddyguda, Hyderabad. AND ..... PETITIONER 1 The Govt., of A.P., Rep by Secretary Transport R&B Dept., Hyderabad. 2 The Secretary Road & Transport Authority, Hyderabad Central Zone, Hyderabad .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ or order more particularly one in the nature of writ of mandamus declaring the imposing of life tax on the cost of the vehicle as amended by Act II of 1992 and further amended by Act 23of 1995, increasing to 7% on the cost of the vehicle in respect of the new Motor vehicle including the petitioner's new Car to be registered in the State of A.P., as ultravirus unconstitutional and violative of Art.

14 & 19 (i)(b) of the constitution of India and beyond legislative competence of the State Legislature and opposed to the scheme of APMVT act, 1963 and to grant any other relief as the Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.KILARUKHADER BABA Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 15854 of 2001 Between: K. Sagar Rao & Co., Rep. by K.Sagar Rao, My Home Hill View Apts, Flat No.305 A, Somajiguda, Hyderabad, Hyderabad District. AND 1 State of A.P., Rep by Secretary Transport (R & B) Dept., Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Registering Authority/Asst Secretary, Khairtabad, Hyderabad. ..... PETITIONER .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ of MANDAMUS or any other appropriate writ order or direction declaring the action of the respondents in imposing of tax on the cost of the vehicle as amended by Act 11 of 1992 and further amended by Act 23 of 1995 increasing to 7% on the cost of Vehicle in respect of a new motor vehicle including the petitioner new car to be registered in the State of A.P. as ultra Varies, unconstitutional and violative of Articles 14 & 19(1)(b) of the Constitution of India and beyond legislative competence of the State legislature and opposed to the Scheme of A.P.M.V.T. Act 1963 and pass such other or orders as this Hon'ble Court may be deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case.

Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.P.NAVEEN RAO Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 15858 of 2001 Between: Smt. A. Shashikala, W/o Phani Raj, R/o 9-4-84/88, Kakatiya Nagar, Hyderabad. AND 1 The Government of A.P., Rep by Secretary Transport Road & Buildings Departments, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Secretary-Cum-Regional Transport Authority Hyderabad, West Zone, Hyderabad. ..... PETITIONER .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ, order or direction the imposing the life tax on the cost of the vehicle as amended by Act II of 1992 and further amended by Act, 23 of 1995 increasing to 7% on the cost of the Vehicle, in respect of a new Motor Vehicle including the petitioner new car to be registered in the violative of Art,, 14 and 19(1)(b) of Constitution of India and beyond legislative competence of the State Legislature and opposes to the scheme of A.P.M.V.T. Act 1963 and to pass Such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case.

Counsel for the Petitioner:SMT.A.CHAYA DEVI Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 15867 of 2001 Between: D. Shyam Prasad, S/o Aswathappa, R/o 7/232, Malleshwar Road, Ananthapur, Ananthapur District. AND 1 The State of Andhra Pradesh., Rep by Secretary Transport Department (R&B), Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority Ananthapur, Aananthapur District. ..... PETITIONER .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of writ, of Mandamus declaring the imposition of life Tax as stipulated the 3rd schedule as per the Act 11 of 1992 further amended as Act, 23 of 1995 and imposing compulsory payment of life tax in respect of 4 wheelers including the petitioner new vehicles to be registered to the State of A.P., Legislature as ultravirus, arbitrary unconstitutional and violative of Articles 14, 19(1)(g) of Constitution of India and beyond the competence of the A.P.State Legislature and inconsistency with the scheme of Sec 4 & Sec 6 of the A.P. Motor vehicles Taxation Act, 1963 and grant such other necessary relief and pass in the interest of justice.

Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.V.SURENDER REDDY Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 15883 of 2001 Between: K.V.K. Shanker, S/o K.S.M. Sundaram, R/o Plot No.39, Indirapuri Railway Colony, West Maredpally, Secunderbaad. AND ..... PETITIONER 1 The Government of A.P., Rep by Secretary Transport R & B Dept., Hyderabad. 2 The Secretary, Road Transport Authority, Secunderabad Zone, Secunderabad. .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ or order more particularly one in the nature of writ of Mandamus declaring the imposing of life tax on the cost of the vehicle as amended by Act II of 1992 and further amended by Act,23 of 1995, increasing to 7% on the cost of the vehicle in respect of the new motor vehicles including the petitioner's new car to be registered in the state of A.P., as ultravirus unconstitutional and violative of Art.

14 & 19(1)(b) of the constitution of India and beyond legislative competence of State Legislature and opposed to the scheme of APMVT., Act 1963 and to grant any other relief as the Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.KILARUKHADER BABA Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 15902 of 2001 Between: Mr. Suresh Chandra Gupta, S/o Kedarnath Gupta, R/o 4-1-834, II floor, Palace Talkies Compound Abids, Hyderabad. AND ..... PETITIONER 1 The Government of A.P., Rep by Secretary Transport (R&B) Department, Hyderabad. 2 The Secretary Regional Transport Authority Hyderabad (Central) Khirathabad, Hyderabad. Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the .....RESPONDENT(S) circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue an appropriate writ, order or direction preferably one in the nature of writ of Mandamus , declaring the action of the respondents in imposing the Life Tax on new Motor Cars on the basis of the cost of the Vehicles amended by Act 11 of 1992 and further amended by Act 23 of 1995, including the petitioners car to be registered in the State of A.P., as illegal, arbitrary, unconstitutional, ultravires, one without Jurisdiction and voilative of Articles 14 & 19 (1)(g) of the Constitution of India and beyond Legislative Competence and pass such other or further orders, as are deem fit and proper in the interest of justice.

Counsel for the Petitioner:SMT.M.VINOBHA DEVI Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 15920 of 2001 Between: Buchu Badri Narayana, S/o Eswaraiah, R/o 16-2-701/7, Anand Nagar, Malakpet, Hyderabad. AND 1 State of A.P., Rep. by Secretary Transport (R& B) Dept., Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 Registering Authority, Asst. Commissioner of Transport, Hyderabad. ..... PETITIONER .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ order or direction more in the nature of writ of mandamus declaring the action of the respondents imposing of Life tax at 7 % as per G.O.Ms.no.75, T.R.& B (Tr.II) dt:25-4-95 stipulated in third Schedule, in respect of new four wheelers including the petitioner new car to be registered in the State of AP as ultravirus, unconstitutional and violative of Articles 14 and 19(1)(b) of Constitution of India and beyond the legislative competence of the state legislature and opposed to the scheme of APMVT Act 1963 and pass such further or other orders as this Hon'ble Court deems just and proper.

Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.J.PRABHAKAR Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 15926 of 2001 Between: Mrs. Y. Ratna Kumari, W/o Nageswara Rao, R/o. Vijayawada, Krishna District AND ..... PETITIONER 1 The Government of A.P., Rep by Secretary Transport (R & B) Department, Hyderabad. 2 The Deputy Transport Commissioner & The Secretary Regional Transport Authority, Vijayawada, Krishna District. .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue an appropriate writ, order or direction preferably one in the nature of writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the respondents in imposing the Life Tax on new Motor Cars on the basis of the cost of the vehicles amended by Act 112 of 1992 and further amended by Act 23 of 1995 , increasing to 7% including the petitioners car to be registered in the State of A.P. as illegal, arbitrary, unconstitutional, ultravires, one without Jurisdiction and violative of Articles 14 & 19(1)(g) of the constitution of India and beyond Legislative competence and pass such other or further orders as are deem fit and proper in the interest of justice.

Counsel for the Petitioner:SMT.M.VINOBHA DEVI Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 15943 of 2001 Between: Mr.Gopi Prasad Kodali S/o. Durga Sivaram Prasad, R/o. Vijayawada, Krishna District. AND ..... PETITIONER 1 The Government of A.P., Rep by Secretary, Transport (R & B) Department, Hyderabad. 2 The Deputy Transport Commissioner & The Secretary Regional Transport Authority, Vijayawada, Krishna District. .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue an appropriate writ, order or direction preferably one in the nature of writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the respondents in imposing the Life Tax on new Motor Cars on the basis of the cost of the vehicle as amended by Act 11 of 1992 and further amended by Act, 23 of 1995, increasing to 7% including the petitioners car to be registered in the State of A.P. as illegal, arbitrary, unconstitutional, ultravires, one without Jurisdiction and voilative of Articles 14 & 19(1) (g) of the constitution of India and beyond Legislative competence and pass such other or further orders, as are deem fit and proper in the interest of justice.

Counsel for the Petitioner:SMT.M.VINOBHA DEVI Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 15944 of 2001 Between: Mrs Vijaya W/o Poornachandra Rao, R/o Machilipatnam, Krishna District. AND ..... PETITIONER 1 The Government of A.P., Rep by Secretary, Transport (R&B) Department, Hyderabad. 2 The Deputy Transport Commissioner & The Secretary Regional Transport Authority, Vijayawada, Krishna District. 3 The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Machilipatnam, Krishna District. .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue an appropriate writ, order or direction preferably one in the nature of writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the respondents in imposing the life tax on new Motor Cars on the basis of the cost of the vehicle as amended by Act 11 of 1992 and further amended by Act 23 of 1995, increasing 10 7% including the petitioners car to be registered in the State of A.P., as illegal, arbitrary, unconstitutional, ultravires, one without Jurisdiction and voilative of Articles 14 & 19(1)(g) of the constitution of India and beyond Legislative competence and pass such other or further orders, as are deem fit and proper in the interest of justice.

Counsel for the Petitioner:SMT.M.VINOBHA DEVI Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 15965 of 2001 Between: Katkam Srinivas, S/o Buchi Rajam, R/o 5-6-103/B, Gandhi Nagar, Sricilla, Kaimnagar District., A.P., AND 1 The Government of A.P., Rep by Secretary, Transport Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority Karimnagar, Karimnagar District. ..... PETITIONER .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ, order, or direction more particularly one in the nature of writ of mandamus declaring the imposed of life Tax at 7% as per the amended Act 11 of 1992 as amended by Act 23of 1995 stipulated in third schedule in respect of new four wheelers including the petitioner's new Maruthi-M800/796 CC vehicle bearing chassis No.SB308-IN 2349851, and engine No.FBB in 3362598 to be registered in the state of A.P. as ultravires, unconstitutional of India and beyond the legislature competence of the State Legislature and apposed to the scheme of APMVT Act, 1963 and pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case.

Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.JITENDER RAO VEERAMALLA Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 15986 of 2001 Between: Mr. Vijaya Pal Singh S/o Ram Pal Singh, R/o 1-8-1, Kamalanagar, ECIL Post, Ranga Reddy District. AND 1 The Government of A.P., Rep by Secretary Transport (R&B) Department, Hyderabad. 2 The Secretary Regional Transport Authority, R.R.District. ..... PETITIONER .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue an appropriate writ, order or direction preferably one in the nature of writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the respondents in imposing the Life Tax on new Motor Cars on the basis of the cost of the vehicle as amended by Act 11 of 1992 and further amended by Act 23 of 1995, increasing to 7% including the petitioners car to be registered in the State of A.P., as illegal, arbitrary, unconstitutional, ultravires, one without Jurisdiction and violative of Articles 14 & 19 (1) (g) of the constitution of India and beyond Legislative competence and pass such other or further orders, as are deem fit and proper in the interest of justice.

Counsel for the Petitioner:SMT.M.VINOBHA DEVI Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 15992 of 2001 Between: A. Venkata Narayana, R/o H.No.11-70-A, Krishna Nagar, Kurnool, Kurnool District. AND 1 Government of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary, Transport , R& B Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad. ..... PETITIONER 2 The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Kurnool, Kurnool District. .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of writ of Mandamus, declaring the imposing of life tax at 7% as per G.O.Ms.No.75, T.R& B(Tr.II) Dated 25.04.1995 stipulated in IIIrd Schedule in respect of new four Wheelers including the New MARUTI 800 DX Car bearing Chassis 1560630 and Engine No.1057784 of the petitioner to be registered in the State of A.P. as ultravires, unconstitutional and violative of Art.14 and 19(1) (g) of the Constitution of India and beyond the legislature competence of the State Legislature and opposed to the scheme of APMVT Act, 1963 and to pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case.

Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.K.MADHUSUDHAN REDDY Counsel for the Respondents: SPL GP FOR TAXES WRIT PETITION NO : 16012 of 2001 Between: Sri Gopal Prasad Kodali, S/o. Durga Sivaram Prasad, R/o. Vijayawada. AND ..... PETITIONER 1 The Government of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Secretary, Transport (R&) Department, Hyderabad. 2 The Deputy Transport Commissioner & The Secretary Regional Transport Authority, Vijayawada, Krishna District. Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to .....RESPONDENT(S) issue an appropriate Writ, order or direction preferably one in the nature of writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the respondents in imposing the Life Tax on new Motor Cars on the basis of the cost of the vehicle as amended by Act 11 of 1992 and further amended by Act 23 of 1995, increasing to 7% including the petitioners car to be registered in the State of Andhra Pradesh as illegal, arbitrary, unconstitutional, ultravires, one without Jurisdiction and voilative of Articles 14 and 19 (1) (g) of the Constitution of India and beyond Legislative competence and pass such other or further orders, as are deem fit and proper in the interest of justice.

Counsel for the Petitioner:SMT.M.VINOBHA DEVI Counsel for the Respondents: SPL GP FOR TAXES WRIT PETITION NO : 16029 of 2001 Between: Sri S. Venkat Reddy, S/o. Gopal Reddy, R/o. Flat No. 182, Sharada Nagar Colony, Vanasthalipuram, Hyderabad. AND ..... PETITIONER 1 The Government of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary, Transport Roads & Buildings Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Registering Authority, RTA, Ranga Reddy District. .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, directing the imposing of life tax on the cost of the vehicle as amended by Act II of 1992 and further amended by Act 23 of 1995, increasing to 7% on the cost of the vehicle, in respect of a new motor vehicle including the petitioner’s new car to be registered in the State of Andhra Pradesh as ultravires, unconstitutional and violative of Art.14 and 19(1)(b) of Constitution of India and beyond legislative competence of the state legislature and opposed to the scheme of A.P.M.V.T. Act, 1963 and to pass such other or orders as this Hon'ble Court may be deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case.

Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.P.VISHNUVARDHAN REDDY Counsel for the Respondents: SPL GP FOR TAXES WRIT PETITION NO : 16145 of 2001 Between: M/s. Sri Ranganadh Trading Co., #. 14-1-304/3, Rep. by its M.D. Dwaraka Prashad Chowdary, Seetharam Pet, Manghalgat, HYDERABAD-500001. ..... PETITIONER AND 1 The Government of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary Transport (R&B) Department, Hyderabad. 2 The Registering Authority, O/o. The Regional Transport Authority West Zone, Mehadipatnam, Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ, order or direction, more particularly in the nature of writ of mandamus, declaring the action of Respondents in imposing life tax at the increased rate of 7% on the cost of vehicle, as amended by Act II of 1992 which was further amended by Act XXV of 1995, in respect of petitioner's new motor vehicle which is to be registered in the State of Andhra Pradesh as ultravires, unconstitutional and violative of Article 14 and 19(1) (b) of Constitution of India and beyond the competence of State Legislature and opposed to the scheme of APMVT Act, 1963 and pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case.

Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.N.L.NARAYANA Counsel for the Respondents: SPL GP FOR TAXES WRIT PETITION NO : 17116 of 2001 Between: Mrs. K.Nirmala Rao W/o. K.K.Rao Plot No. 1312-A, Road No.65, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad-500034. ..... PETITIONER AND 1 The Government of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary, Transport (R&B) Department, Hyderabad. 2 The Regional Transport Officer, Khairtabad, Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a Writ order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the imposition of life tax on the cost of the vehicle as per the amendment by act 11 of 1992 as amended by Act 23 of 1995 which is fixed at 7% on the cost of the Vehicle in respect of a New Motor Vehicle including the petitioner's new Car to be registered in the State of Andhra Pradesh as Ultravires, unconstitutional and violative of Art.

14 and 19(1)(b) of Constitution of India and beyond legislative competence of the State Legislature and opposed to the scheme of A.P.M.V.T.Act 1963 and to pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.T.JAGDISH Counsel for the Respondents: MR.BATHULAVENKATESWAR RAO (SC FOR INSU.) WRIT PETITION NO : 17249 of 2001 Between: Mr. B.P.Agarwal, S/o. Nagarmal Agarwal, Ramkoti, Hyderabad. AND ..... PETITIONER 1 The Govt. of A.P. Rep. by it's secretary , Transport (R&B)Department, Hyderabad. 2 The Registering Authority Asst. Transport Commissioner HYDERABAD(Central). Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to .....RESPONDENT(S) issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the imposing of life tax on the cost of the vehicle as amended by act 11/1992 and further amended by act 23/1995, increasing to 7% on the cost of vehicle, including the petitioner new car to be registered in the state of A.P., as ultravires and violative of Art.14&19(i)(b) of Constitution of India and beyond Legislative competence of the State legislature and opposed to the Scheme of APMVT Act, 1963 to grant any other relief as the Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstance of the case.

Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.D.JAIPAL REDDY Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 17377 of 2001 Between: Thota Suryakaran Reddy, S/o. T.Sriramachandra Reddy. 1611469/A/13, Moosarambagh, Hyderabad. AND ..... PETITIONER 1 The State of A.P., Rep. Secretary to Govt.,. Transport (R&B) Dept., Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Joint Transport Commissioner & Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Hyderabad. 3 The Regional Transport Officer & Registering Authority, Hyderabad East Zone, Moosarambagh, Hyderabad. 4 M/s. Sundaram food, Rep. by its Managing Director, No.67, M.G.Road, Rani Gunj, Secunderabad. 5 The Union of India, Rep. Cabinet Secretary. Transport Dept., New Delhi. .....RESPONDENT(S) Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue an order or direction more in the nature of writ of Mandamus declaring the imposition of Life tax at 7% as per G.O.Ms.No.75, Transport, Roads & Buildings (Tr.III) Dept., dated 25/04/1995 stipulated in 3rd schedule of A.P.Motor Vehicles Act, 1963 in respect of the petitioner new four wheeler new ford Ikon 1.6ZX1I with Chassis No.

MAJAXXMRTZIA29561 and Engine No. 1A29561 to be registered in the State of A.P. and further insisting the same to be paid at the time of delivery of the car to the petitioner by the dealer ie., the 4th respondent as per Circular M.No.TR/C5/2001, dated 07/08/2001, issued by the 2nd respondent as ultravires, unconstitutional and violative of Articles 14 and 19(1)(g) of the Constitution of India and beyond the legislative competence of the State Legislature and opposed to the scheme of A.P.Motor Vehicle Tax Act, 1963 and further declaring Rule 42 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules as ultravires to the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstance of the case. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.M.V.RAJA RAM Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR TRANSPORT COMMON ORDER: (Per Sri B.Sudershan Reddy,J) The subject matter that arises for consideration in this batch of writ petitions is squarely covered by the decision rendered by a Division Bench of this Court in A. Aruna and others v.